Early Childhood Educator

Energetic, open-minded teachers looking to authentically foster curiosity, exploration, and respect with young children. Our Neighborhood teachers should first love working with children and act from a belief that young children are competent individuals worthy of a loving engaging environment. Strong candidates have a disposition towards learning and reflection, collaboration skills, and the ability to be self directed. As a teacher at Our Neighborhood, you will have an opportunity to learn from diverse teaching teams and contribute your gifts to a thriving school. We hope you will join us in positively impacting the lives of young children and families. Responsibilities Communicate respectfully with children, colleagues, and families. Physical environment- caring for active children, outdoors in all weather, bending and lifting. Building deep authentic community relationships based in mutual respect. Creating a safe environment for children to take healthy risks. Fostering a Reggio-inspired curriculum based in a view of children as competent learners and thinkers. Engaging with self-management practices of Holacracy. Needed Skills: Composure to support children through challenges. Awareness, presence, and attunement in a fast-paced changing environment. Ability to receive and implement feedback in a team of reflective teachers. Ability to be self-directed and self-reflective. The right candidate will love working with children and be open to new ideas and new ways of working together. We are looking for team members who want to build deep and authentic community relationships. We accept the complexity and seek to make our work sustainable and joyful through being an anti-bias reflective learning community. Requirements Ability to manage the physical demands of caring for active children, being outdoors in all weather, bending, and lifting. Background checks free of barrier crimes. This position is full-time. Health insurance, paid time off, dental insurance, retirement contribution, andmore #J-18808-Ljbffr Our Neighborhood Child Development Center, Inc.